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Sanctuary Spa

Sanctuary Spa

Spa in Houston, TX

Rated 4.9 out of 5 (300 on Google Maps) (opens in a new tab) Closed · opens at 11 AM

Sanctuary Spa, run by Sanctuary Spas, LLC, opened in 1984 under founder Brea Gratia and has served Houston for more than thirty years. The spa calls itself a tranquil, intimate wellness center. According to the spa, it is among the earliest day spas established in the US and was Houston's first day spa. The spa also says its services have appeared in Vogue, Allure, Time Magazine and Travel & Leisure, and that it has won awards. These are the spa's own claims. The spa refers to its clients as guests.

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About

Sanctuary Spa, run by Sanctuary Spas, LLC, opened in 1984 under founder Brea Gratia and has served Houston for more than thirty years. The spa calls itself a tranquil, intimate wellness center. According to the spa, it is among the earliest day spas established in the US and was Houston's first day spa. The spa also says its services have appeared in Vogue, Allure, Time Magazine and Travel & Leisure, and that it has won awards. These are the spa's own claims. The spa refers to its clients as guests.

The spa takes an aromatherapeutic and holistic approach. Services use aromatherapy and natural products inspired by plant and flower essences, and the signature essential oil blend is diffused throughout the building. Treatments are meant to be therapeutic, with a focus on pain relief, tension release and stress reduction. Guest service is described as central to the spa's philosophy, and the team trains on an ongoing basis, including vendor, product and service training and external conferences. Technicians are trained in the techniques Brea Gratia developed.

A visit usually begins with guidance from the provider. Every facial starts with a consultation in which guests share their skin type, main concerns, likes and dislikes, and questions. Each technician reviews health history, challenges and lifestyle before recommending a service. Massages are adjusted to each guest's concerns and needs. Facials use seaweed, herbs and plant-based essential oils, and the signature facials use Source Vital products, while personalized facials draw on both Source Vital and Rhonda Allison lines.

The spa's signature offerings include Brea's Signature Restorative Facial and Sanctuary's Personalized Facial, which come in 75, 60 and 45 minute versions. The Minkyti Facial is a 90-minute trademark facial with acupressure facial massage. Advanced options include microcurrent, oxygen infusion, LED light therapy and a combined Tres Luxe Face. Progressive chemical peels are a series of lighter, more frequent treatments that require a Personalized Facial first for skin analysis and sensitivity testing. Sanctuary Signature Massage is a consultative session that mixes deep tissue, Swedish, lymphatic and sports techniques based on the guest's needs.

Sanctuary Spa is located between the River Oaks and Montrose neighborhoods. According to the spa, it welcomes guests from West University, The Heights, Rice Military, Galleria, Bellaire, Memorial, Tanglewood, Midtown, Garden Oaks, Oak Forest and the wider Houston area. Opening hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 8pm, Saturday 9am to 7pm and Sunday 11am to 5pm. Appointments can be booked online at besanctuary.com/book or by calling 713-622-7722.

Takes an aromatherapeutic and holistic approach, with natural products inspired by plant and flower essences and a therapeutic focus on relief from tension and stress.

A serene, tranquil and intimate setting.

Specials & promotions

  • Monthly membership: one facial or massage per month

    Members choose one Signature Facial, Personalized Facial, or massage once per month. Members also get discounts on upgrades and enhancements, free products, and birthday perks.

    On their website as of Oct 28, 2026 · Where we saw it

  • Abscond package: 45-minute massage and facial

    $199

    Services within a package may happen over different days and/or be shared with multiple people. No substitutions or changes may be made to the packages.

    On their website as of Oct 28, 2026 · Where we saw it

  • Zen Mama package: prenatal massage and facial

    $275

    Services within a package may happen over different days and/or be shared with multiple people. No substitutions or changes may be made to the packages.

    On their website as of Oct 28, 2026 · Where we saw it

  • Revitalize package: massage, facial and yoni steam

    $315

    Services within a package may happen over different days and/or be shared with multiple people. No substitutions or changes may be made to the packages.

    On their website as of Oct 28, 2026 · Where we saw it

  • Goddess Duo package for two

    $355

    Services within a package may happen over different days and/or be shared with multiple people. No substitutions or changes may be made to the packages.

    On their website as of Oct 28, 2026 · Where we saw it

  • Escape package: massage and facial

    $347

    Services within a package may happen over different days and/or be shared with multiple people. No substitutions or changes may be made to the packages.

    On their website as of Oct 28, 2026 · Where we saw it

  • Pure Bliss package: massage, hot stones and facial

    $385

    Services within a package may happen over different days and/or be shared with multiple people. No substitutions or changes may be made to the packages.

    On their website as of Oct 28, 2026 · Where we saw it

  • Glow Up package: sea salt scrub and massage

    $375

    Services within a package may happen over different days and/or be shared with multiple people. No substitutions or changes may be made to the packages.

    On their website as of Oct 28, 2026 · Where we saw it

  • Ultimate Duo package: couples massage and facials

    $575

    Services within a package may happen over different days and/or be shared with multiple people. No substitutions or changes may be made to the packages.

    On their website as of Oct 28, 2026 · Where we saw it

  • Renewal package: 120-minute massage and 90-minute facial

    $475

    Services within a package may happen over different days and/or be shared with multiple people. No substitutions or changes may be made to the packages.

    On their website as of Oct 28, 2026 · Where we saw it

Services

Final prices may vary.

Facials built around a consultation, including Brea's Signature Restorative Facial, Sanctuary's Personalized Facial, the Membership Facial and the Men's Debonair Facial.

  • Tween Facial $95
  • Teenage Facial $120
  • Back Treatment $125
  • Extraction Facial $150
  • Membership Facial $139+
  • Men'S Debonair Facial $175
  • Brea'S Signature Restorative Facial $180
  • Sanctuary'S Personalized Facial $190

Treatments such as the Minkyti Facial, oxygen infusion, microcurrent anti-aging, LED light therapy and the combined Tres Luxe Face.

  • LED Light Therapy $99
  • Minkyti Facial $225
  • Tres Luxe Face $425
  • The Minkyti® Facial $225
  • Microcurrent Anti-Aging $230
  • Oxygen Infusion Treatments $320
  • Tres Luxe Face (Microcurrent, Oxygen, And Led Therapy) $425

Microdermabrasion, the Bio-Brasion Trinity Facial, progressive chemical peels and dermaplaning, with some offered as series.

  • Progressive Chemical Peel $170
  • Dermaplaning $195
  • Microdermabrasion $205
  • Bio-Brasion Trinity Facial $270

Add-ons to a facial such as Ageless Eye, Aroma Peel, collagen masks, LED, microcurrent, oxygen treatments and extra extractions.

  • Collagen Eye Mask $30
  • Aroma Peel Enhancement $35
  • Collagen Lip Mask $35
  • Extra Extractions $45
  • Ageless Eye Enhancement $60
  • LED Enhancement $60
  • Microdermabrasion Enhancement $60
  • Oxygen Infusion Eyelift $65
  • Collagen Neck and Decollete Mask $80
  • Microcurrent Enhancement $80
  • Dermaplaning Enhancement $90
  • Oxygen Treatment Enhancement $90

Add-ons to a massage such as hot stones, a back scrub, collagen face masks, an herbal heat treatment, a Stress Relief Backpack and hand and foot treatment.

  • Hot Stones $50
  • Back Scrub $55
  • Collagen Face Mask (massage add-on) $55
  • Herbal Heat Treatment $60
  • Stress Relief Backpack $60

Naturopathic hydrotherapy using hot and cold water, including the Akasuri Scrub, Sea Salt Scrub, Seaweed Wrap and Mud Wrap.

  • Akasuri Scrub $235
  • Mud Wrap $250
  • Seaweed Wrap $250

Brow waxing, shaping, tinting and Deluxe Henna Brow, plus waxing for the face, body and legs using creme wax.

  • Brow Wax $30
  • Brow Tint $35
  • Brow Shape $45
  • Deluxe Henna Brow $85
  • Lip-Upper $22
  • Lip-Upper Wax $22
  • CHIN $25
  • Chin Wax $25
  • Cheeks $37
  • Cheeks Wax $37
  • Underarms $40
  • Underarm Wax $40
  • Bikini $60
  • Bikini Wax $60
  • Half Arm $60
  • Half Arm Wax $60
  • Full Face (Brows Not Included) $70
  • Full Face Wax (brows not included) $70
  • Full Arm $75
  • Full Arm Wax $75
  • Lower Leg $75
  • Lower Leg Wax $75
  • Bikini Extended $80
  • Bikini Extended Wax $80
  • Half Back $80
  • Half Back Wax $80
  • Upper Leg $90
  • Upper Leg Wax $90
  • Full Back $100
  • Full Back Wax $100
  • Brazilian $105
  • Brazilian Wax $105
  • Full Leg $130
  • Full Leg Wax $130

Sound bath meditations, Reiki, Tarot and Oracle card readings, and yoni steam, which the spa describes as a holistic hydrotherapy service.

  • Yoni Steam Price at booking
  • Sea Salt Scrub $175
  • Aroma Peel $35
  • Ageless Eye $60
  • Collagen Neck & Décolleté Mask $80
  • Microcurrent $80
  • Oxygen Treatment $90
  • Collagen Face Mask $55
  • Personalized Facial Price at booking
  • Signature Restorative Price at booking
  • Membership Massage $139+
  • G5 Cellulite Treatment $165
  • Prenatal Massage $175
  • Sanctuary'S Signature Massage $250
  • Couple'S Signature Massage $390
  • Hand and Foot Treatment Price at booking
  • Signature Massage Price at booking
  • Sanctuary Spa Membership $139+
  • Abscond $199
  • Abscond Package $199
  • Zen Mama $275
  • Zen Mama Package $275
  • Revitalize $315
  • Revitalize Package $315
  • Escape $347
  • Escape Package $347
  • Goddess Duo $355
  • Goddess Duo Package $355
  • Glow Up $375
  • Glow Up Package $375
  • Pure Bliss $385
  • Pure Bliss Package $385
  • Renewal $475
  • Renewal Package $475
  • Ultimate Duo $575
  • Ultimate Duo Package $575
  • Amazing Duo $700
  • Amazing Duo Package $700

Photos

  • Esthetician performing a facial treatment on a client
  • Client receiving a green clay body wrap in a dark treatment room

Meet the team

Team members listed on their website. Individual roles, credentials, and current employment have not been independently verified.besanctuary.com (opens in a new tab)

Highlights
  • Progressive chemical peels using Rhonda Allison solutions, delivered as a series with a required aftercare routine
  • Men's Debonair Facial for deep pore cleansing and beard or facial hair treatment, including stubborn or ingrown hair
  • Sanctuary Signature Massage, a consultative session built from several techniques
  • Memberships starting at $139 per month, with one signature facial, personalized facial or massage each month and a free Product of the Month
  • Naturopathic hydrotherapy using hot and cold water applications, including the Akasuri Scrub and wraps
  • Spa packages that include a discount on each service and gratuity
  • A credit card is required to reserve any service; cancellations inside 24 hours are charged 50 percent and no-shows without a call are charged in full
Good for
  • first facial
  • sensitive or mature skin
  • men with stubborn or ingrown facial hair
  • teens (19 and under) and tweens (9 to 12)
  • couples wanting side-by-side massage
  • expectant guests in the second and third trimesters
  • regular treatment through a membership
  • spa packages and gift cards
  • group or special occasion visits
Treats
  • fine lines and wrinkles
  • dry and aging skin
  • hyperpigmentation
  • acne
  • ingrown facial hair
  • unwanted hair
  • tension and stress
  • sports-related aches
  • cellulite
  • dry, sensitive skin
Techniques
  • acupressure facial massage
  • microcurrent
  • oxygen infusion
  • LED light therapy (Celluma)
  • microdermabrasion
  • dermaplaning
  • progressive chemical peel
  • collagen masks
  • aroma peel
  • Bio-Brasion Trinity Facial

Products & treatments

  • Source Vital
  • Rhonda Allison
  • TIZO
  • Knesko
  • Brow Code
  • Sanctuary Signature essential oil blend
  • Sanctuary Mist
  • Celluma LED devices (for purchase or rent)

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